Book description
Axie Oh's The Floating World isn't just a fantasy-it's the audiobook you'll play while doing dishes, because suddenly you're too invested in Sunho's amnesia and Ren's accidental demon-slaying silver light to stop. Let's be real: we've all rolled our eyes at "chosen one" tropes. But Oh? She's got a better idea. Ren isn't meant to wield silver light-she just does, while trying to save her uncle after a demon attack ruins her circus family's festival. Meanwhile, Sunho, the brooding ex-soldier with a sword and zero memories, is just trying to afford ramen when a job offer drops: hunt down a girl with "silver light." Cue the ultimate meet-cute where he's literally chasing the girl he's already falling for.
The magic here? It's not in the flashy battles (though those are great). It's in how the audiobook feels. The Under World's perpetual darkness isn't just a setting-it's a whisper in your ear, the sound of Sunho's worn boots on stone, the tension in Ren's voice as she dodges questions about her past. The voice actors nail the humor too: Ren's cheerful banter with her adoptive family ("Uncle, I swear I didn't steal your favorite fan!") clashes perfectly with the grim stakes. And Sunho's dry, "I remember my name, not why I'm holding a sword" line? Pure gold.
Oh's genius is making the familiar feel new. The Korean legend of Celestial Maidens isn't just backdrop-it's the heartbeat of the story, woven into Ren's hidden power and Sunho's fragmented memories. You'll find yourself leaning in, forgetting you're listening to an audiobook, because the tension between them-her secret, his amnesia, their accidental romance-is so good. It's Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone, but with less angst and more "wait, why does she keep her magic hidden?!" moments.
By the time Ren's silver light cuts through the darkness, you'll realize you've been holding your breath for the whole ride. And honestly? That's the mark of a great audiobook: it doesn't just tell a story. It makes you live it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to replay the scene where Ren does a backflip mid-demon fight. Because yes, that's the fantasy we deserve.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience